Hey there, amigos! 🌟 Big news from Asia: The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) just kicked off some major military drills around the island of Taiwan, and it's sending strong signals! 🚀
On Thursday, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, announced that these drills are a firm response to separatist movements pushing for \"Taiwan independence\" and a clear warning to any outside forces trying to interfere. Talk about making a statement! 💥
Wang emphasized that the drills are \"necessary and legitimate,\" aligning with international customs and laws. He didn't mince words when he declared that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory—a historical fact and the unchanging status quo. 🗺️ \"Taiwan independence is a dead end,\" he stated firmly.
He also had a message for the United States: It's time to stop encouraging and supporting separatist forces and to steer clear of China's internal affairs. Any actions threatening China's sovereignty and territorial integrity will be met with a resolute response. ⚖️
The PLA's Eastern Theater Command launched the joint drills, code-named Joint Sword-2024A, involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force. They're taking place in the Taiwan Strait and around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin from Thursday to Friday. That's a lot of military might in action! 🚢✈️
These exercises are a big deal, signaling China's strong stance against separatism and foreign meddling. It's a clear message: Unity and sovereignty are non-negotiable. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story! 🔥
Reference(s):
MOFA: PLA drills around Taiwan a strong punishment for separatist acts
cgtn.com
